Data provider Acxiom has announced the creation of several new positions pertaining to privacy protection. Jennifer Barrett, previously the company’s Chief Privacy Officer, has been named Global Privacy Officer. Barrett, who has been at the company since 1974, “will be responsible for oversight of Acxiom’s global public policy, privacy and information practices; in this new capacity she will provide direction for Acxiom’s information use policy across all global operations, ensure internal compliance with legal regulations and industry guidelines and oversee consumer and government affairs,” according to the company.Also: Sheila Colclasure, previously Acxiom business leader for privacy practices and solutions, will become privacy officer for North and South America.Barbara Sullivan, previously Acxiom privacy leader for Australia and New Zealand, has been named chief privacy officer for Asia. Sachiko Scheuing, formerly an Acxiom consultant, will be privacy leader for Europe. Related content news UK government plans 2,500 new tech recruits by 2025 with focus on cybersecurity New apprenticeships and talent programmes will support recruitment for in-demand roles such as cybersecurity technologists and software developers By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Education Industry Education Industry Education Industry news UK data regulator orders end to spreadsheet FOI requests after serious data breaches The Information Commissioner’s Office says alternative approaches should be used to publish freedom of information data to mitigate risks to personal information By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 3 mins Government Cybercrime Data and Information Security feature Cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023 These startups are jumping in where most established security vendors have yet to go. By CSO Staff Sep 29, 2023 19 mins CSO and CISO Security news analysis Companies are already feeling the pressure from upcoming US SEC cyber rules New Securities and Exchange Commission cyber incident reporting rules don't kick in until December, but experts say they highlight the need for greater collaboration between CISOs and the C-suite By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 28, 2023 6 mins Regulation Data Breach Financial Services Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe